inheritance of traits
[ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns əv treɪts]
nounpl: inheritances of traits
herança de características
1. The transmission of physical or behavioral characteristics from parents to offspring through genetic material
The inheritance of traits such as eye color and height follows Mendelian patterns.
A herança de características como cor dos olhos e altura segue padrões mendelianos.
2. The biological process by which genetic information is passed from one generation to the next
Scientists study the inheritance of traits to understand genetic diseases.
Os cientistas estudam a herança de características para compreender doenças genéticas.
3. The expression of dominant or recessive genes in offspring
The inheritance of traits determines whether a child will have curly or straight hair.
A herança de características determina se uma criança terá cabelo ondulado ou liso.
The study of inheritance of traits (herança de características) is fundamental to both Brazilian and Portuguese education systems, particularly in secondary school biology curricula. In Brazil, this concept is widely discussed in genetic counseling and ancestry research. The term has become increasingly relevant in contemporary discussions about personalized medicine and genetic testing in both Portuguese-speaking countries.
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